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 *[[Libya Record Finder|Record Finder]]
 *[[Libya Online Learning|Online Learning]] - Video classes
+*[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/beginning-middle-east-family-tree/ Beginning Your Middle East Family Tree]
 ==Libya Research Tips==
+==== Understand Important Historical Events ====
+* Ottoman Rule (1551–1911): Libya was part of the Ottoman Empire, with local rulers (Beys) governing the region. This period saw significant administrative changes and land management reforms, impacting land ownership and records.
+* Italian Colonization (1911–1943): Italy invaded and colonized Libya, leading to extensive changes in land ownership, administration, and record-keeping. The Italians introduced a system of civil registration, which included detailed records of births, marriages, and deaths.
+* British and French Administration (1943–1951): After World War II, Libya was administered by Britain and France. This period saw further changes in land ownership and governance structures, impacting genealogical records1.
+* Libyan Independence (1951): Libya gained independence and established a monarchy under King Idris I. This period involved significant changes in land ownership and administrative records as the new government took control.
+* See also [[Libya History]].
+==== Where to Start Finding Records ====
+* [[Libya Tribes and Clans]] - Online books about tribes in Libya and the surrounding areas, including family histories and some genealogies
+* [[Libya Census]] - Both the Ottoman Empire and the Italians conducted censuses in Libya
+* [[Libya Civil Registration]] - FamilySearch has an online collection of [https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/catalog/772540 Marriage documents, wills, and death certificates from Tripoli, Libya 1860-1940] (some in Arabic). These must be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search FamilySearch Center].
+* [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Libya.html U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents] - (Libya) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Libya and offices to contact
+==== Connect with Societies ====
+* [[Libya Societies]] - Organizations and societies focused on genealogical research relevant to Libya. Connecting with societies and genealogy research groups can be extremely helpful for asking questions, exchanging ideas, and learning new strategies.
+* [https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/343-arab-genealogy-research Arab Genealogy Community] - Online research forum for Arab genealogy.
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